University Convocation 2018

The University Convocation is the official welcome and start to the academic year. Some elements of convocation resemble commencement (graduation), which marks the culmination of education at the University of Idaho. In academia, the word "convocation" refers to a ceremonial assembly of the members of a college or university.

The 2018 Convocation ceremony is from 4-5:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center. This year’s convocation message will be delivered by Olympic bobsledder Sam Michener, a 2012 graduate of U of I’s College of Education Health and Human Sciences.

The annual University Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, on the Commons Plaza.